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Herbstreit expresses frustration with college football's direction and praises UCF

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Herbstreit expresses frustration with college football's direction and praises UCF

Summary

Kirk Herbstreit discussed the current state of college football during a visit to Orlando on August 14, 2026. He expressed frustration over the sport's lack of direction amid ongoing lawsuits and discussions about expanding the College Football Playoff. While he remains hopeful about the future, he praised UCF's Scott Frost for his approach to coaching. Herbstreit also commented on new Florida coach Jon Sumrall, stating he is impressed by Sumrall's command at SEC meetings and hopes for a strong start to the season.

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•Herbstreit met Lee Corso in Orlando during a speaking engagement.
•He criticized the ongoing lawsuits affecting college football eligibility.
•Herbstreit supports UCF coach Scott Frost's traditional coaching methods.
•He expressed hope for the Florida Gators' success under new coach Jon Sumrall.
•Concerns about the traditional college football experience were voiced.

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1:31 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN’s Herbstreit weighs in on UCF, Gators and direction of college football: ‘I’m so frustrated’

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The voice on the other end of the phone line was a familiar one to Kirk Herbstreit. Lee Corso, the legendary former ESPN college football analyst, had heard Herbstreit would be in Orlando on Thursday and wanted to pop by for a visit. Corso lives in nearby Lake Mary. “He said, ‘When are you coming down,’” Herbstreit recalled. “So, I got off the plane and there he is. I haven’t seen him since ...
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